ArticleCancer nursing
Perceptions of Support Groups Among Older Breast Cancer Survivors: "I've Heard of Them, but I've Never Felt the Need to Go".
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Culturally Sensitive Approaches in Psychosocial Interventions to Enhance Well-Being of Immigrant Adults Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Pooled it
- Female breast cancer survivor narratives on paths to healing after the conclusion of primary treatment: A qualitative study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Finding my tribe: a qualitative interview study of how people living with metastatic breast cancer perceive support groups.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Experiences and meaningfulness of breast cancer survivorship care in improving the quality of life of immigrant women: A qualitative systematic review.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2024Article
- Barriers and engagement in breast cancer survivorship wellness activities.Breast cancer research and treatment · 2021Article
- Psychological Benefits of a Sport-Based Program for Female Cancer Survivors: The Role of Social Connections.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Group Psychological Treatment Preferences of Individuals Living With Chronic Disease: Brief Report of a Saskatchewan-Based Cross-Sectional Survey.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundCancer survivors transitioning from active treatment to posttreatment may lack critical support and information about their posttreatment care. Support groups have the potential to address this gap.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to describe how breast cancer survivors 65 years and older perceived professionally led, in-person support groups.
methodsIndividual interviews with 54 women were analyzed using grounded theory informed by constructivism.
resultsStrong negative assumptions about cancer support groups were described. Tension existed between two opposing categories: participants' preconceptions of support groups and characterizations of their members and the women's perceptions of their own informational and emotional needs. Participants also described what sources of support they used in lieu of professionally led support groups.
conclusionsDespite awareness and availability, most participants did not use support groups as a resource during their primary or post-cancer treatment. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Structural changes can benefit existing models of support groups including how and when support needs and services are discussed with survivors and a shift toward the inclusion of practical information.
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